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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.59, 7,230.03 and 3,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.59, 7,230.03 and 3,001.35 is: 4,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.59 : 7,230.03 = 3,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.59/7,230.03 = 3,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.59x = 7,230.03 × 3,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.59x = 21,699,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699,866.40/5,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.52

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